North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) 2010 graduates will get a little taste of home this week when they receive a package from NYA. Each November, the Alumni office mails packages to NYA’s newest graduates at their college or university. Inside, they will find treats like microwave popcorn, candy, “David’s Famous Cookies” (fresh from the NYA kitchen) and other snacks.  The package also includes a graduation class photo,  a letter from the Alumni office updating them on happenings at the school, an invitation to Alumni Sports Day, and an official NYA post-it pad.

“We like to send our newest alumni a little reminder of NYA in the hope that they will keep in touch with us now and in future years. We also realize that items such as cookies and popcorn are always a very welcomed surprise at college! The graduation photo and update letter are all a bonus,” said Kate Putnam, Chief Development Officer. “It is usually challenging to get our alumni’s college addresses each year, but it was much easier this time because most of them are our ‘friends’ on Facebook,” said Peter Gerrity ’05, Development/Alumni Intern. “I remember receiving mine at Hamilton [College]. My roommates were all amazed that my high school would go to the trouble of sending me a care package. It was pretty cool,” said Gerrity. 

North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades five through twelve. NYA is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults. For more information, please contact NYA at 207-847-5423 or visit our website at www.NYA.org.